Distribution Analyst

Kelly; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel training

Job summary

Nissan North America, via Kelly Services, seeks a Parts Distribution Analyst for the Somerset, NJ PDC to coordinate shipments, maintain SAP/WMS inventory, and support order fulfillment for Nissan/Infiniti parts.

The first week includes fully paid travel and hands-on training at Nissan's Mt. Juliet/Smyrna, TN facility, enabling seamless daily workflow in Somerset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field.
• 1–3+ years in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain ops.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; SAP or WMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Port & inbound shipment coordination with 1–2 month lead times.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in SAP/WMS; conduct physical counts.
• Collaborate with floor order pickers to ensure accurate fulfillment.
• Perform inventory analysis and monitor KPI metrics.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with carriers.
• Prepare distribution metrics and reports in Excel.

Skills

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree strictly required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field)

Tools

Excel

SAP/WMS

Job description

Company: Nissan North America (via Kelly Services)

Location: Somerset, NJ 08873 (Nissan Parts Distribution Center - 1501 Cottontail Lane)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (or 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM), Steady 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour to start

Position Type: Full-Time Contract (40 hours/week)

Onboarding Perk: Includes fully paid travel training for 1 week at Nissan's central distribution operations in the Nashville/Smyrna, TN area!

About the Opportunity:

Kelly Services is proud to partner with Nissan North America to recruit a driven, detail-oriented Parts Distribution Analyst for the Nissan Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Somerset, NJ. In this pivotal logistics role, you will serve as the operational hub for daily distribution activities, coordinate incoming shipments, maintain inventory accuracy in SAP/WMS, and collaborate directly with floor order pickers to ensure seamless fulfillment of genuine Nissan and Infiniti automotive accessories and aftermarket parts.

Your first week will feature fully paid travel and hands-on operational training at Nissan's flagship distribution facility in Mt. Juliet / Smyrna, Tennessee, preparing you for daily workflow management in Somerset, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Port & Inbound Shipment Coordination: Review orders, monitor vessel delivery schedules (1-2 months in advance), track transit from maritime ports, and communicate parts availability & shortages to logistics management.
• Inventory Accuracy & SAP/WMS Control: Track and reconcile inventory records in SAP and WMS; execute physical stock counts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Warehouse Floor Collaboration: Partner with order selectors/pickers to verify materials, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate, timely dispatch.
• Supply Chain Calculations & Order Analysis: Perform inventory analysis to match incoming port orders against on-hand inventory.
• Transportation & Outbound Logistics: Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and internal logistics teams.
• Operational Reporting: Compile distribution metrics and inventory KPIs using Microsoft Excel; track supplier delivery performance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree strictly required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field).
• Experience: 1-3+ years in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations (automotive/aftermarket parts experience preferred).
• Software Skills: Intermediate-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or enterprise WMS systems preferred (training provided).
• Self-Motivation: Able to work independently during early morning shifts (7 AM start).
• Travel: Must be willing/able to travel for 1 week, company-paid training in TN.
• Compliance: Valid Driver's License & clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.